Ji Zhan and the others, trembling with fear, welcomed the Eighth Prince and the Hundred Battles King into the Hall of Righteousness. Only after the Eighth Prince, Su Lingtian, sat down did they dare to bow and inquire, "We didn't know that Your Highness had come to the Southern Heaven Academy in person. Is there anything you need us to do? We would gladly die for you."
We would gladly die a thousand deaths!
The other elders in the Hall of Righteousness immediately bowed, their eyes filled with respect.
Naturally, they wouldn't believe that the Eighth Prince Su Lingtian, was just passing by; how could someone of his stature wander around so casually?
Su Lingtian remained silent. Standing to the side, the Hundred Battles King said calmly, " Ji Zhan, I've heard that your Southern Heaven Academy produced an unparalleled genius who single-handedly annihilated the Heavenly Demon Sect. Is that true?"
"A mysterious disciple?"
Ji Zhan was stunned when he heard this.
That mysterious disciple has appeared many times, slaying Demon Race, subduing Blood Barbarian Demon Soul, and destroying the Heavenly Demon Sect. This time, his destruction of the Heavenly Demon Sect has made him famous throughout the region. How could he not know that this matter is related to him?
At this moment, Ji Zhan had absolutely no idea what the Eighth Prince was planning.
After thinking for a moment, Ji Zhan immediately said, "Your Highness, we have heard of this person's deeds. He was able to destroy the Heavenly Demon Sect, so his strength is extremely powerful."
"Where is he? The Eighth Prince has arrived. Why don't you come to pay your respects?" Hundred Battles King asked coldly.
Upon hearing this, everyone broke out in a light sweat and their gazes fell on Ji Zhan.
"Reporting to the Eighth Prince, War King, this person's whereabouts are elusive, and his identity is extremely well hidden. I don't know who he is either." Ji Zhan took a deep breath, extremely nervous.
Su Lingtian sipped his tea, Hundred Battles King narrowed his eyes and said coldly, " Ji Zhan, don't you know anything about the disciples of your academy? Or are you trying to deceive His Highness the Eighth Prince?"
At this Ji Zhan felt the chill in the hall, and his forehead was covered in sweat. However, he really didn't know the identity of the mysterious disciple, otherwise he would have eliminated him long ago, and none of what happened afterward would have occurred.
Ji Zhan gritted his teeth and said, "Eighth Prince, War King, I truly do not know that person's identity. If I did, how could I dare to deceive you?"
As Ji Zhan finished speaking, the other deans and elders in the Hall of Righteousness trembled slightly. They were also very curious about the identity of the mysterious disciple, but they really didn't know who he was.
A cold glint gradually appeared in the eyes of the Hundred Battles King, and he said coldly, " Ji Zhan, do you know what a grave crime it is to deceive His Highness?"
"Bang!"
An Invincible domain power erupted, instantly enveloping the Hall of Righteousness.
Hall of Righteousness, everyone was forced to kneel by the power of the domain, and the bluestone floor beneath them cracked.
In that instant, an overwhelming killing intent surged forth. Under the suppression of the Invincible domain power, beads of sweat the size of beans instantly covered Ji Zhan's forehead. "Eighth Prince, War King, we truly did not know! I swear to the Heavenly Dao that if I am lying, may heavenly lightning strike and annihilate my soul!"
The next moment, a bolt of lightning flashed in the void, and the oath of Heavenly Dao was fulfilled.
If it's a lie, Heavenly Dao might really send down lightning as punishment.
Su Lingtian frowned slightly, then smiled and said, " War King, what's wrong? The Southern Heaven Academy is where my father and teachers cultivate. How dare you be so presumptuous!"
" Ji Zhan, I think you've misunderstood. I merely admire talent and have no ill intentions towards him, understand?"
"Your Highness's appreciation of talent is a blessing for the world, but Ji Zhan truly does not know that person's true identity!" Ji Zhan said with trepidation.
"Yeah?"
"Now go and announce that I, the Eighth Prince, have taken a liking to him. Let him appear; I believe he will!" A confident look appeared on the face of the Eighth Prince, Su Lingtian.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing Su Lingtian's words, Ji Zhan wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Although he felt that the other party would definitely not show up, Su Lingtian had now spoken. If he said anything more, Su Lingtian would definitely be furious, and Su Lingtian's anger was not something he could extinguish.
"All elders, immediately issue this announcement, and have them come to pay their respects to His Highness the Eighth Prince as soon as possible!" Ji Zhan turned around and said solemnly.
"Yes!"
In an instant, figures burst out of the Hall of Righteousness, their expressions extremely solemn, and they issued orders one after another.
The academy instantly became incredibly lively.
Have you heard?
"His Highness the Eighth Prince and Hundred Battles King have personally visited our Southern Heaven Academy, intending to summon that mysterious senior brother. Today, we finally have the opportunity to meet that mysterious senior brother!"
"The Eighth Prince is someone who can rival the Crown Prince. Being favored by the Eighth Prince will surely lead to a meteoric rise in one's career. I'm so envious!"
"Our academy actually has someone who can attract the personal attention of the Eighth Prince and the Hundred Battles King. It's truly an honor. His Majesty the Zhou Emperor is currently not involved in state affairs; the Eighth Prince and the Crown Prince are in charge. Since the Eighth Prince cares so much about this senior brother, this senior brother will surely be entrusted with an important task."
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At this moment, people kept arriving at the Southern Heaven Academy, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Ji Zhan Ji Zhan incredibly nervous, his forehead beaded with sweat. He knew his opponent would never show themselves, and he didn't know how to quell the Eighth Prince's anger. He wondered why someone of the Eighth Prince's stature would do this; did the prince have some ulterior motive?
Myriad Text Academy, Su Xiuyi opened her eyes. The unusual events at the academy today had caught Su Xiuyi attention.
At this moment, Su Xiuyi activated her Pupil of Void Breaking and Thousand-Mile Ear, keeping a close eye on any unusual movements at the academy.
"The Eighth Prince, the Hundred Battles King?"
At this moment, Su Xiuyi fell into deep thought.
The Eighth Prince, Su Lingtian, is influential with Su Xiuyi. He is extremely powerful and appears ruthless and domineering, but he is actually very meticulous.
Su Xiuyi suspected a conspiracy behind such a high-profile search. If someone of such strength was hiding their identity, why would they reveal themselves so easily? If they needed fame and fortune, such a force would have already gone to the capital or the frontier.
What are you going to do?
At that moment, a cold glint flashed in Su Xiuyi's eyes.
You're back?
Then, Su Xiyi frowned, because there was now an extra person in the Myriad Text Academy: Corpse Servant!
"The corpse greets its master!"
The Corpse Servant bowed respectfully to Su Xiuyi.
What is it?
"Is it related to the Eighth Prince and the Hundred Battles King?"
Su Xiuyi had said that without her summons, Shi absolutely could not come to see her, and that she would go to him if she needed him.
"Master, it is indeed related to Su Lingtian and the Hundred Battles King. They are up to no good. Based on some clues I have gathered, they may be here to execute you. I have also learned something about the matters you instructed me to handle. Your identity may be extremely noble. You may possess royal blood, and it is the bloodline of that forbidden being."
"I beg you, Master, grant me death. Some of my leads have gone cold, so I dug up the graves of your teacher and mother. Upon examining the remains, I discovered that Wang Lin Wang Lin a forbidden technique. Even if he hadn't joined the Demon Race to slay the demon king back then, his lifespan wouldn't have been long. His severe injuries perfectly concealed everything. That forbidden technique has the ability to stop a person's growth, even in the womb, but it comes at the cost of sacrificing lifespan."
"Furthermore, the remains found in the master's mother's tomb prove that she was pregnant for three years."
(End of this chapter)